Vital Statistics
Births July: 0 Marriages July: 0 Deaths July: 1 Police Report – Troop D During the month of July 2025, Connecticut State Police Troop D troopers responded to 19 calls for service in the Town of Eastfo...
Eastford Communicator vol. 34, no. 2
Tips for Today,
It’s apple season! Get outside, take in the fall foliage while you pick apples with friends and family, and then bake your favorite desserts! According to Connecticut Grown, apples are the “most commo...
Sports Camp Provides Week of Fun and Learning at EES
EASTFORD — The Congregational Church of Eastford, in partnership with Living Proof Church of Ashford and UW Sports Ministry, held its annual Sports Camp on the grounds of Eastford Elementary School, M...
Shout Outs
Sometimes, the little things make the biggest difference. “Shout Outs” is your place to celebrate kindness, gratitude, and everyday heroes. Did someone brighten your day? Help without asking? Go the e...
From the First Selectman,
Trout Dam Project Update: Due to unusually wet conditions this past spring, work on the Trout Dam was delayed. According to the dam engineer and contractor, site conditions made it unsafe and imprac...
Scouts Stay Busy During Summer Season
EASTFORD/ASHFORD — Scout Troop 92 has two candidates for advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout. The candidates are John Zulick and Joe Peppin. Both candidates have completed their Eagle Scout project...
From the Superintendent,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight some changes to our wonderful learning community. New faces in some new places: We are welcoming Mrs. Boccacio, o...
PELL wraps up successful spring Little League season,
POMFRET/EASTFORD — The Spring 2025 Pomfret Eastford Little League (PELL) season was a huge success. From chilly practices in early April, to rainy, wet games — every single player showed up with enthu...
Lyon Restoration Work Completed
EASTFORD — Using a grant obtained from the State of Connecticut Neglected Cemetery Account Grant Program, the conservation and restoration to the General Nathaniel Lyon obelisk and four grave markers...
What's Happening at the Eastford Public Library?,
Happy September! I hope our patrons had an amazing summer and are enjoying the last of these warm days before fall is upon us. I am elated to announce that over the course of our six-week Summer Readi...
Legislative Update,
I continue working on issues to make Connecticut more affordable for more people. Our state continues to rank poorly when it comes to affordability. We all feel it every day when we buy groceries, fil...
Eastford Food Pantry Update,
The Eastford Food Pantry is looking for individuals or families who reside in Eastford and are in need of food assistance. If you need help with acquiring food, call Audrey Carabeau at (860) 933-7685...
Candidates announced for municipal election,
Municipal election takes shape as candidates revealed EASTFORD — Both the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) and the Republican Town Committee (RTC) have announced their upcoming slates for the upcoming...
From the Eastford Independent Fire Company #1, Inc.,
Thank you to the residents of Eastford for your continued support of our proposed budget that was passed on June 4. This budget will allow the Eastford Independent Fire Co. to continue our training an...
Did You Know?,
Did you know that the first library in Eastford was established in 1887? In May of that year Frederick Sumner learned that a collection of 50 books, known as a Circulation Library, could be purchased...
Christmas comes early at VBS event at Eastford Baptist
EASTFORD — Eastford Baptist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) event Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. The weeklong event, called “Christmas Chronicles,” had more than 80 kids...
The Pastor's Pen,
As the days grow a little shorter and the crispness of fall begins to fill the air, many of us will find ourselves settling back into familiar routines. The carefree pace of summer gives way to school...
From the Congregational Church of Eastford,
Greetings Eastford — from the Congregational Church of Eastford! Summer in our patch of the world can be delightful, full of family, friends, fire pits, fireflies, fun at the lake, porch swings, hikin...
Calendar
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Bowen Memorial Field Rededicated,
EASTFORD — On Saturday, July 26, Bowen Memorial Field was rededicated in a special ceremony. Originally dedicated in 1974, the field has recently undergone a significant revitalization thanks to the e...
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp News,
Despite the heat, there was lots of fun and laughter, friendships made and new skills learned at camp this summer. We ran at close to full capacity all summer with 800 children attending for over 1,45...